For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,695 students in Middletown, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Middletown, NJ are Middletown High School South and Middletown High School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middletown, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Middletown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Middletown, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middletown High School South, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Middletown, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middletown High School South
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Nut Swamp Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 706-6111
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 706-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Middletown High School North
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
63 Tindall Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 706-6061
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 706-6061
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Middletown, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Middletown, NJ include Middletown High School South and Middletown High School North.
How many public high schools are located in Middletown?
2 public high schools are located in Middletown.
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown?
Middletown public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Middletown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Middletown include: Middletown High School North vs. Middletown High School South, Middletown High School South vs. Middletown High School North
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